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A review by mary_soon_lee
The Black Lung Captain by Chris Wooding
adventurous
dark
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
This is the second book in a fantasy series with airships and daemons. As before, the perspective shifts between the misfit crew members of the Ketty Jay. Their captain, Darian Frey, is no morally-upright hero -- the book begins with his attempt to rob an orphanage -- and I don't like him very much. But I do like his crew, and I like the repeated times they go out on a limb for each other. The plot romped along, following their latest misadventures. I was entertained, and, on occasion, unexpectedly moved(*). Even Frey has his better moments.
Three and a half out of five cat-in-a-cockpit stars.
(*) Most notably, for those who have also read this, about three quarters of the way through the book, at the end of chapter thirty-two.
About my reviews: I try to review every book I read, including those that I don't end up enjoying. The reviews are not scholarly, but just indicate my reaction as a reader, reading being my addiction. I am miserly with 5-star reviews; 4 stars means I liked a book very much; 3 stars means I liked it; 2 stars means I didn't like it (though often the 2-star books are very popular with other readers and/or are by authors whose other work I've loved).
Three and a half out of five cat-in-a-cockpit stars.
(*) Most notably, for those who have also read this, about three quarters of the way through the book, at the end of chapter thirty-two.
About my reviews: I try to review every book I read, including those that I don't end up enjoying. The reviews are not scholarly, but just indicate my reaction as a reader, reading being my addiction. I am miserly with 5-star reviews; 4 stars means I liked a book very much; 3 stars means I liked it; 2 stars means I didn't like it (though often the 2-star books are very popular with other readers and/or are by authors whose other work I've loved).
Content Warnings
Moderate: Violence